All Upper Body Strength Training Plan

Last Workout Wednesday I posted an awesome new weight training plan along with big words about sticking to it. And then on Friday I found out I'm not supposed to do ANY lower body stuff, including strength training for 4-6 weeks. Oh well. Onwards and upwards!

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The good thing about not being able to use my lower-body is that it gives me an excellent excuse to finally fix my super sad lack of upper body strength. Since it worked well before, I went back to the awesome Greatist article I used to make my last plan, and took all the upper body workouts from the 5 days a week plan. I had to modify things a little to take out any lower body stuff and to be able to do everything at home with just dumbbells. 

Day 1 – Chest/Triceps

1) Dumbbell Bench Press

2A) Incline Dumbbell Press
2B) Dips

3A) Dumbbell Chest Fly
3B) Tricep Extension
3C) Plank

Day 2 – Back/Biceps

1) Bent over row

2A) Single-Arm Dumbbell Row
2B) Dumbbell Reverse Fly

3A) Dumbbell Pullover
3B) Dumbbell Bicep Curl
3C) Supermans

Day 3 – Shoulders

1) Seated Clean and Press

2A) Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press
2B) Dumbbell Lateral Raise

3A) Dumbbell Front Raise
3B) Shoulder Push Ups 

Here's hoping the above plan, plus some yoga and at-home pilates, is enough to keep me sane!

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